Prometheus - ISU campus - Terre Haute, IN
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N 39° 28.242 W 087° 24.592
16S E 464744 N 4369092
Abstract figure of Prometheus, who stole fire from Zeus and gave it to mortals.
Waymark Code: WM7XA2
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 12/17/2009
Views: 4
Official Description: An abstract figure, made of dark brown, ferro-cement, holding a welded steel sun disk above his head. Located in southwest entrance for the Science Building.
Missing plaque would have read:
Prometheus
Gift Of The Class Of 1962
Dedicated June 1963
Rededicated By The Class of 1992
October 31, 1992
John L. Laska, Sculptor
TITLE: Prometheus
ARTIST(S): Laska, John L., sculptor
DATE: June 8, 1963. Rededicated Oct. 31, 1992.
MEDIUM: Sculpture: ferro cement and steel; Base: concrete.
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS IN000578
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Indiana State University
south side of Science Building
Terre Haute, Indiana
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Plaque is missing as shown in gallery
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